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[dzioo]

the TV american animated series, not the smurf movie^^;


so yeah, I finally watched it. am a little bit late compared to the rest of the world but I have a tendency to avoid things over which there is a huge hype. but quite a few friends of mine liked it and one even sent me a video with funny scenes from it so... yeah, that won me over^^;

first of all, I need to admit that I absolutely ADORE the series. I didn't use a word 'cartoon' for it because despite the fact that it's an american production, it's so anime-like. and I think that's why I enjoyed it so much^^; all the characters were sweet and fantastic (maybe except for Azula, you can call her everything but NOT sweet^^;), I'm especially a fan of Team Avatar, all its primary members (Toph included)
what do I have to say about the series overall? well, it's very well executed. the composition of the whole thing reminds me a little of Dragon Ball and Slayers, and that's not a bad thing at all^^ I'm happy that each character has their own role and is not overlooked. I'm glad that Aang, despite being the main hero, is a little goofy and childish, but at the same time he's witty and smart. I'm happy that Sokka, despite being the humor relief of the gang, is also the mastermind behind all their plans. I'm happy that Toph despite being the most powerful of them all, is miserable and useless in certain situations. I'm happy that Katara at the beginning is a newbie bender but by the end of the series, she's really really strong. and I also adore the humor of them all XDD

graphically, the series is very easy to like as well^^ certain scenes remind me terribly of some top notch anime quality. but what I liked the most is their hair XDDD they grow!! even Aang, who is by default bald, in third season has hair^^; and as I was a little wary of this at first, he does look incredibly cute that way^^

all in all, I'm charmed. it's been a long time since an american series had me this glued to screen. if it was available here, I'd even buy the DVD set to fully appreciate certain scenes (Aang's fight with Jet, the volcano struggle, Aang traveling on a huge ocean wave to Ba Sing Se and so on) but, it's not and american sets are too expensive for me>< so yeah, I'll be a sad fan for a while ;_; expect fanart from me^^; I don't think I can resist anymore^^;

Comments

[duokai.livejournal.com]

Hey, there's nothing inherently bad in calling something a cartoon you know XDD

See the difference between us. I started on the series some half a year before you and I still haven't finished the first season ^^; (And it's not because it's bad, quite the opposite. Oh, my irritating habit to save good things too long ><)

You're sure there isn't a local set available? Because I just checked, and we apparently have one since earlier this autumn. Which made me first happy and then disappointed when I realised it was one of those no-good issues where they had dropped the original language version -_- Oh, and before drooling too much over the American set you should know there's a nice, UK-Europe set too which isn't all that expensive it seems. But sure, with all three seasons it becomes money too ;_;

And yes, fanart please! ^^

[dzioo.livejournal.com]

well, for me a cartoon is something not really impressive^^; but that's just personal opinion^^;

yeah, as I said, I'm more obsessive one, you're the one with healthier attitude^^;

I haven't found any, unfortunately:/ there are some on ebay or amazon that aren't too expensive, but their quality is pretty bad then (one season on one DVD >< ) oh well, I'll see about it^^'

[duokai.livejournal.com]

True, most cartoon series (as in non-Japanese animation this time ^^) aren't very impressive, so I get your point XD

Still not sure my attitude is healthier, or just more lazy ^^;

If you see one-season-on-one-DVD ones they have to be bootlegs, so stay away from them! I don't want you - or anyone else for that matter - to pay people for doing pretty much nothing!

[dzioo.livejournal.com]

well, some Japanese ones aren't too impressive as well, but anime is an anime^^;

yeah, I noticed>< the quality of those files could be as excellent as the ones I have right now><

[qashqai1.livejournal.com]

A ja tego nadal nie widziałam, ale jak tak czytam to myślę, że powinnam się wreszcie zabrać. XD

[dzioo.livejournal.com]

polecam serdecznie, na prawde fajnie sie oglada^^

[randran.livejournal.com]

Fakje, avatar to sama radość :DD
Najfajniejsze jet to, że jest śmieszny, ale nie głupi.
No i te postaci, teenage crushes, świetny charadesing etc etc :D~
<3 <3 <3

[dzioo.livejournal.com]

flameyo, hotman XDD idealnie to ujelas moja droga <33

dokladnie. mamy zarowno humor sytuacyjny jak i slowny. calosc jest po prostu urocza^^

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

I got won over by Avatar after the series was nearly over (I think the finale was getting ready to play just at the time I was beginning Book 3).

I was also captivated by the characters (and promptly insisted cornerofmadness take a look, as Zuko is one of her favorite types of characters. Personally, I adore Uncle Iroh and Toph (as well as Mai, but...but...she's Mai).

Can't wait to see fanart.

Oh, and I'll have to see if I can find the crossover fic artemisrae wrote for me, which has Roy vs. Zuko. :D

[dzioo.livejournal.com]

hahaha, so I'm not the only one late^^; good to know^^

yees, characters are one of the strongest points of this series, I admit, they're really adorable^^ and totally agree with you on Iroh and Toph. the idea of an old fat geezer and sweet little blind girl being extremely powerful is just.... excellent^^

I found it in her archieve^^ will have to read it sometime^^

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

I like the art, too, which appears to have American design work and the fluidity of Asian animation (yay). And that the characters are something other than Caucasian. :D Plus, all the martial arts! *digs that a lot*

It's just such an amazing world. And there's a sequel series coming out next year, I think, with a new Avatar. :D :D

[dzioo.livejournal.com]

yeah, my brother even commented that it's like watching an anime dubbed XDD martial arts are amazing! you rarely see series with such beautifully moving characters^^

yes, so I've heard. even if I'll terribly miss the old gaang, it may be interesting on its own

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

I'm more than slightly excited there'll be a female avatar...

I've been trying to get my boss to watch the series with his daughters. I KNOW they'd love it, but he's been resistant.

[sharyamato.livejournal.com]

I didn't start watching the series religiously until the season finale of season two when it was first airing here in the US. Woooo I was so confused and spoiled, but it sure made me watch it :D I just call it an animated series so not to lug it with the trashy American cartoons nowadays or anime of which it isn't XD

It's such a beautiful work of art of story telling and tasty visuals! I love it so much. I need to finish buying it!

[dzioo.livejournal.com]

LOL, your icon XDDDD that was such a crack situation XDD

yeah exactly, it's too good to be called just a cartoon^^; but I'm happy I finally stumbled upon it^^

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

I didn't expect much from Avatar. I netflixed the first season and bought the whole series sight unseen. I loved it. I adore Zuko (okay so I have a type)

You have a good point about the hair. It grows and changes with the characters and it's really a good storyline.

[dzioo.livejournal.com]

well, neither did I, but it still charmed me much^^ hahaha yeah, I expected you to like him XDD

exactly. I don't remember any anime that used this tiny but very pleasant detail

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

yes I figured I'd be predictable there.

anime...no, i really don't FMA and Soul Eater manga have but yeah, not really the anime

[artemisrae.livejournal.com]

OH MY GOD YOU FOUND AVATAR?!

*GLEE*

[dzioo.livejournal.com]

yeah, I did^^; and I found your fics as well XDD

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

Finally, for you: http://community.livejournal.com/kitteninthedark/184060.html